Jan. 17-19Affiliate Summit West (Las Vegas)This three-day conference at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

Jan. 26-28IGE 2010 (London)The International Gaming Expo is the premier showcase for the world's most innovative and advanced land-based and remote gaming, betting and amusement products.

Jan. 28-31London Affiliate ConferenceThis two-day conference will offer informative panels and presentations that will focus on industry updates and best practices as well as the Affiliate Series of Poker. Admission is free for all affiliates.

"Twitter" ranked No. 1 on the Top-10 list of words for 2009, according to the Global Language Monitor, beating out "Obama," "H1N1" and "stimulus."

The "Places I've Played" Facebook application lets players you refer share with their friends the online and land-based places where they've gambled. And when their friends visit the online gambling sites they mention, you earn affiliate revenue.More Details

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Did you accomplish the goals you set for yourself in 2009?As 2009 comes to a close it is time for new resolutions to be made for 2010 and to reflect on what we have each accomplished in 2009. Thinking back on your goals for 2009, how did you fare? Were you able to accomplish or make good progress on the goals you set for yourself? Please share your goals, trials and tribulations. It will be food for thought for all of us as we set goals for ourselves for the coming year. View poll

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